Game Console R36 Max
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Game Console R36 Max is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by RK3326 (4-core, 1.5 GHz), 1GB DDR3 RAM and Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. Features a 4" TFT LCD display (720 x 720, 1:1). 4000 mAh battery. Runs Linux with EmuELEC support.
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Game Console R36 Max is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by RK3326 (4-core, 1.5 GHz), 1GB DDR3 RAM and Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. Features a 4" TFT LCD display (720 x 720, 1:1). 4000 mAh battery. Runs Linux with EmuELEC support.
Inside is the Rockchip RK3326, a quad-core Cortex-A35 chip running at 1.3–1.5 GHz, paired with a Mali-G31 MP2 GPU at 650 MHz and 1 GB of DDR3 RAM. It covers everything from Atari 2600, NES, Game Boy and Sega Mega Drive up to SNES FX titles and 3D PlayStation games at 60 FPS. 2D PSP games are mostly playable, 3D PSP titles need frameskip, and Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast run well for easier-to-emulate games. The list also includes Nintendo DS, Sega Saturn, Neo Geo, MAME, ScummVM and Pico-8.
The 4-inch TFT screen offers a 720 x 720 resolution in a 1:1 aspect ratio, roughly 254 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate, protected by OCA-laminated tempered glass. The square format is a distinctive choice, although colors are not the most vivid or bright in its class.
On the controls side, the R36 Max provides symmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3, an upper-placed cross D-pad, four face buttons and horizontal L1, R1, L2 and R2 shoulder buttons. Dedicated Function, Reset, Power and volume buttons round out the layout. The D-pad is not its strongest point. The plastic body measures 83 x 153 x 35 mm, and sound comes from a single front-facing mono speaker.
The battery is rated at 4000 mAh, and the bottom edge hosts two USB-C ports, with OTG support, plus a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Storage relies on dual microSD slots, handy for keeping the system separate from your game collection.
The console runs Linux with EmuELEC support, and modding is permitted, making it a flexible platform for tinkerers who want to tailor their setup.
Ideal for: budget-conscious players who want an affordable vertical retro handheld, fans of PlayStation and classic 8- and 16-bit consoles, and anyone who enjoys a square screen and the freedom to mod their system.
- Manufacturer
- Rockchip
- SoC
- Rockchip RK3326
- Model
- RK3326
- Architecture
- Cortex-A35
- Cores
- 4
- Threads
- 4
- Frequency
- 1.3 - 1.5 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G31 MP2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 650 MHz
- Capacity
- 1 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Size
- 4.0
- Technology
- TFT
- Resolution
- 720 x 720
- Quality
- HD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 254.56
- Aspect Ratio
- 1:1
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 4000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Placement
- Symmetric
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Shelf
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Function, Power, Reset, Volume +-
- Speaker Type
- Single Mono
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB-C OTG
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Charge Port Placement
- Bottom facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Card Support
- Dual microSD
- Operating System
- Linux
- Custom OS Support
- EmuELEC
- Dimensions
- 83 mm x 153 mm x 35 mm
- Body Material
- Plastic
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
Arcade · 2 platforms
Atari · 2 platforms
Bandai · 2 platforms
Fairchild · 1 platform
GCE · 1 platform
Lexaloffle · 1 platform
Mattel · 1 platform
NEC · 4 platforms
Nintendo · 11 platforms
Other · 2 platforms
SNK · 3 platforms
Sega · 9 platforms
Sinclair · 2 platforms
Sony · 2 platforms
Thomson · 1 platform
Watara · 1 platform
Pros & Cons
Pros
- very low price
- square 720 x 720 laminated screen
- dual analog sticks with L3/R3
- 3D PS1 at 60 FPS
- dual microSD slots
- EmuELEC support
Cons
- "D-pad's not so good; Looks like a R36S clone; Screen color quality not so vivid and bright"
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Game Console R36 Max — 5 marks declared by manufacturer
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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